If You Are A Compassionate Social Work Professional, Eager To Utilize Your Keen Strategic Planning, Collaboration, And Visionary Skills In Your Next Career, Cleveland County, Located In The Foothills Of The Beautiful NC Blue Ridge Mountains, Is Seeking Its Next DSS Director. Reporting To The County Manager And With Guidance From The DSS Advisory Board, The DSS Director Works Effectively Within The Demands Of An Organization Which Follows State Of NC Health And Human Services Regulations, Manages The Department’s $22 Million Budget And Oversees 182 Full-time And 12 Part-time Employees. Qualifications: A Master's Degree In Social Work And Two Years Of Supervisory Experience In The Delivery Of Client Services; Or A Bachelor's Degree In Social Work And Three Years Of Supervisory Experience In The Delivery Of Client Services, One Of Which Must Have Been In Social Services; Or Graduation From A Four-year College Or University And Three Years Of Supervisory Experience In The Delivery Of Client Services, Two Of Which Must Have Been In Social Services Is Required; Or An Equivalent Combination Of Training And Experience. Applicants Must Understand The Organizational Structure Of A Social Services Department And Applicable County Policy, As Well As State And Federal Laws, Rules, And Regulations. Residence Within Cleveland County Is Preferred. Salary And Benefits: The Hiring Range For This Position Is $111,702 (min) - $178,724 (max). The Hiring Salary Is Dependent Upon Qualifications And Experience. View The Full Job Posting Via The Link Below For Information On The County’s Benefits. To Apply, Please Visit Https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates/jobs/4180125/dss-director-cleveland-county-nc?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. • All Applications Must Be Submitted Online Via The Developmental Associates Application Portal (link Above) – NOT The County Employment Application Portal, Nor Any Other External Website. • Resumes And Cover Letters Must Be Uploaded With The Application. • Applicants Should Apply By September 25th, 2023. • The Hiring Team Will Invite Successful Semi-finalists To Participate In Virtual Interviews And Skill Evaluations On October 26th – 27th, 2023. Candidates Should Reserve These Dates For Virtual Meetings Should They Be Invited To Participate. • Direct Inquiries To: Hiring@developmentalassociates.com. Cleveland County Is An EOE. Developmental Associates, LLC Manages The Recruitment And Selection Process For This Position.